Shadow-Shapes: The Journal of a Wounded Woman, October 1918-May 1919 (1920)

Elizabeth Shepley Sergeant

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 October 2008
Pages
252
ISBN
9781437092011

Shadow-Shapes: The Journal of a Wounded Woman, October 1918-May 1919 (1920)

Elizabeth Shepley Sergeant

Shadow-Shapes is a historical non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Shepley Sergeant, published in 1920. The book is a compilation of journal entries written by Sergeant during her time as a war correspondent in Europe from October 1918 to May 1919. The book is a reflection of the author's personal experiences and observations during the final stages of World War I. Sergeant writes about the devastation and destruction she witnessed in the war-torn countries of France, Germany, and Belgium. She also documents the impact of the war on the lives of civilians, soldiers, and medical personnel. The title of the book, Shadow-Shapes, refers to the haunting memories and emotional scars that Sergeant carries with her after witnessing the horrors of war. The journal entries are written in a candid and introspective style, allowing readers to gain insight into the emotional toll of war on those who experienced it firsthand. Overall, Shadow-Shapes is a powerful and poignant account of the human cost of war, as seen through the eyes of a courageous and compassionate war correspondent. It offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history and serves as a reminder of the importance of bearing witness to the realities of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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